What is Project Based Learning?




The TechEducator Podcast show

Summary: In this episode of the TechEduactor Podcast, we invite Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and author, <a href="http://rosscoops31.com">Ross Cooper</a> onto the program to discuss his new book <a class="easyazon-link" href="http://www.teachercast.net/product/0986104981/US/teach00-20/?cart=y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hacking Project Based Learning</a>.<br> Topics Discussed<br> <br> * What is Project Based Learning?<br> * How do we create an environment where teachers take risks?<br> * Getting our students involved in the process<br> * Where to find Project Based Learning Resources<br> * Coaching our teachers through PBL<br> <br> TechEducatorPodcast.com<br> <br> * Follow us Live on Video: <a href="http://www.teachercast.tv" shape="rect">http://www.TeacherCast.tv</a><br> * Leave a Voice Mail: <a href="http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail">http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail</a><br> * Email: <a href="mailto:feedback@teachercast.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">feedback@Teachercast.net</a><br> * Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/TechEdShow" shape="rect">@TechEdShow</a><br> * Hashtag: #TechEducator<br> <br> Hosts<br> <br> * Jeff Bradbury – <a href="http://TeacherCast.net" shape="rect">TeacherCast.net</a> – <a href="http://www.twitter.com/teachercast" shape="rect">@TeacherCast</a><br> * Sam Patterson – <a href="http://MyPaperlessClassroom.com" shape="rect">MyPaperlessClassroom.com</a> – <a href="http://www.twitter.com/learningsliving" shape="rect">@SamPatue</a><br> * Jennifer Judkins – <a href="http://teachingforward.net">TeachingForward.net</a> – <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jennjudkins">@JennJudkins</a><br> * Josh Gauthier <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mrgfactoftheday">@mrgfactoftheday</a><br> <br> About our Guests<br>  <br> Ross Cooper<br> <a class="easyazon-link" href="http://www.teachercast.net/product/0986104981/US/teach00-20/?cart=y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Ross is the coauthor of Hacking Project Based Learning, and the Supervisor of Instructional Practice K-12 in the Salisbury Township School District (1:1 MacBook/iPad) in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google Certified Innovator. His passions are inquiry-based learning and quality professional development. He blogs about these topics at <a href="http://rosscoops31.com/">rosscoops31.com</a>. He regularly speaks, presents, and conducts workshops related to his writings and professional experiences.<br> <br> When he is not working, he enjoys eating steak and pizza, exercising, reading books, playing on his computer, and provoking his three beautiful nephews. Please feel free to connect with him via email, <a href="mailto:RossCoops31@gmail.com">RossCoops31@gmail.com</a>, and Twitter, <a href="http://twitter.com/rosscoops31">@RossCoops31</a>.<br> <br>  <br> Thank You For Your Podcast Reviews<br> Are you enjoying <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2">Educational Podcasting Today</a> or other shows on the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2">commenting on iTunes</a> today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.<br> Ask Me Your Podcasting or WordPress Question<br> Are you interested in starting your own podcast? Do you need help creating an awesome WordPress website? I am available for 1:1 consulting. Please visit my homepage and I will help you launch your personal brand today!<br>